MedImaging Radiography
AUGUST 21, 2023
An AI-powered medical device employs sophisticated computer vision technology to identify lung nodules and masses in chest X-rays, aiding clinicians in early lung cancer detection.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 22, 2023
milla1cf Tue, 08/22/2023 - 18:06 August 22, 2023 — Using MRI as a screening test alongside PSA density allowed detection of cancers that would have been missed by the blood test alone, according to new research from UCL, UCLH and King’s College London. The REIMAGINE study , published in BMJ Oncology, is the first study to use MRI scans with prostate specific antigen (PSA) density to assess the need for further standard NHS tests.
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MedImaging General Imaging
AUGUST 18, 2023
Researchers have developed an AI tool that can quickly and accurately diagnose sarcopenia, or muscle wasting, using CT scans of the neck in patients with head and neck cancer.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 24, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 08/24/2023 - 16:02 August 24, 2023 — Medical imaging via X-rays , CT scans , MRIs and ultrasounds provide health-care professionals with unique perspectives and a better understanding of what’s happening inside a patient’s body. Using various forms of waves, these machines can visualize many unseen ailments and diseases. This imaging is beneficial for health-care professionals to make correct diagnoses, but the added insight of spectroscopy provides even more detail.
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Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.
Radiology Business
AUGUST 31, 2023
This occurred during a period when radiologists took on an increasing workload, with relative value units leaping 13.1% during the 16-year study period.
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Ben White
AUGUST 28, 2023
From the free ebook A Manifesto for Applying Behavioral Science from the UK’s Behavioural Insights Team: The other concern is that [behavorial science] theories can make specific predictions, but they are disconnected from each other – and from a deeper, general framework that can provide broader explanations (like evolutionary theory, for example).
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 31, 2023
Wayne G. Brisbane, MD, of the University of California, Los Angeles, discussed the challenges of focal therapy for prostate cancer and how Unfold AI can help improve the accuracy of this treatment, as well as help counsel patients during the treatment decision process.
Atlantis Worldwide
AUGUST 30, 2023
Are you considering adding a Mobile MRI system to your facility? Before you talk to a Mobile MRI System provider, it’s wise to gather information about your needs before your conversation.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 30, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 08/30/2023 - 14:45 August 30, 2023 — A published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center shows that multiple beams and intervals in delivery during FLASH proton therapy treatment reduced skin-saving effects in preclinical models. The study was published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.
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Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.
Radiology Business
AUGUST 30, 2023
The federal agency aims to grant seniors “more timely and predictable” access to innovative new treatment and diagnosis methods.
Health Imaging
AUGUST 30, 2023
New research out of Norway focused on 6 common cancer screening tests, tracking their impact on more than 2 million patients.
Ben White
AUGUST 25, 2023
Autohotkey is powerful free software you can use to control your computer and generate simple (or complex) macros to automate tedious or repetitive tasks. For radiology, I consider the most important ability AHK enables is true hands-free dictation. Ultimately, you can go crazy with this power, and it only takes a few minutes to learn how to use the software.
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 29, 2023
The study demonstrated that the combined model yielded improved risk assessment for both interval and long-term breast cancers.
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About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.
Maven Imaging
AUGUST 30, 2023
Podiatry plays a crucial role in ensuring our overall mobility and comfort. Podiatrists are the key professionals for diagnosing and treating conditions related to feet and ankles. One of the most valuable tools they have in their toolkit is the X-ray machine.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 31, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 08/31/2023 - 15:44 August 31, 2023 — A new article published in RadioGraphics , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ), examines the use of monoclonal antibody therapies for treating Alzheimer disease and alerts physicians to be on the lookout for a potential side effect: amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA).
Radiology Business
AUGUST 31, 2023
The Washington, D.C., trade group has appointed Jason Newmark as its new executive director and slated Oct. 23 as his start date.
Health Imaging
AUGUST 30, 2023
A new study out of Denmark suggests two advanced artificial intelligence algorithms are better than one.
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Ben White
AUGUST 24, 2023
In a similar vein to our recent discussion of radiology practice and game theory , this is from Andrew K. Moriarity’s new article in JACR, “Pirate Practice” : Employed sailors could count on the guarantee of agreed-upon pay in return for work performed. However, each pirate must be primarily motivated to ensure group success by their own self-interest because each endeavor lasted only as long cooperation maximized profits over expenses. […] In considering the cooperation
Health IT Analytics
AUGUST 30, 2023
A novel deep learning approach can detect aortic stenosis using ultrasound scans of the heart, which could enable early detection and intervention.
REBEL EM
AUGUST 30, 2023
Take Home Points Clinical presentation is very nonspecific; evaluate all patients presenting with back pain for infectious risk factors. Baseline labs should not guide diagnosis, but may assist in later management. MRI is key to diagnosis, obtain this imaging in all patients who raise clinical suspicion Patients with hemodynamic instability and neurologic compromise warrant empiric antibiotics.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 31, 2023
The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) is planning its Conference on Machine Intelligence in Medical Imaging, SIIM CMIMI23, co-sponsored by American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), to be held in-person October 1-2, 2023 at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD.
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Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.
Radiology Business
AUGUST 29, 2023
El Segundo, California-based RP said the recommendations are derived from current guidelines and the “extensive expertise” of its neuroradiology division.
Everything Rad
AUGUST 29, 2023
Reading Time: 6 minutes read A director shares her experiences in surviving – and thriving – through crises. Potential crises seem to be waiting perpetually in the wings for radiology administrators and our facilities. Sources of crises can include hostile contract takeovers, loss of business partners, data loss, cybersecurity attacks, accreditation loss, natural disasters, staffing shortages, strikes, motor vehicle accidents, emergent MRI quenches, burst pipes causing floods, office fires, or a
Ben White
AUGUST 23, 2023
Humans–with some incredible diligence and lots of practice–can do such fascinating things. The post Yo-Yo Master first appeared on Ben White.
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 28, 2023
I’ve long since learned that good faith is far more reliable than, say, contracts.
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